Add 35/12 and 50/72
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 50/72
35/12 + 50/72 is 65/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
35/12 = 35 × 6/12 × 6 = 210/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 50/72 = 210 + 50/72 = 260/72 - 260/72 simplified gives 65/18
- So, 35/12 + 50/72 = 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18
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